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Anti-Dumping Duty

Custom Duty : Anti-dumping duty protects local manufacturers from unfairly cheap imports that can damage domestic markets. The article explains ...

May 21, 2026 162 Views 0 comment Print

The Gold Duty Shock: A Symptom, Not the Disease

Custom Duty : The article argues that the sharp increase in gold import duty was triggered by pressure on India’s forex reserves, rising oil p...

May 13, 2026 4449 Views 0 comment Print

Strait of Hormuz Customs Relief: Six Circulars, 30 April Sunset & Key Unresolved Issues

Custom Duty : Emergency customs relaxations introduced during the maritime crisis expire on 30 April 2026, leaving exporters uncertain. The fram...

April 27, 2026 591 Views 0 comment Print

What is EMI Scheme in Custom? Complete Guide on Duty Deferment, Eligibility & Benefits

Custom Duty : Highlights how the EMI Scheme allows businesses to defer duty payments, easing working capital pressure while improving operationa...

April 21, 2026 819 Views 1 comment Print

Simplified Customs Procedure for Return of Export Cargo due to Strait of Hormuz Disruption

Custom Duty : The circular permits unloading of returned export cargo and cancellation of Shipping Bills under special conditions. Export incent...

March 10, 2026 1452 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Deferred Customs Duty Facility Extended to Eligible Manufacturer Importers to Expedite Clearance

Custom Duty : CBIC has allowed Eligible Manufacturer Importers to avail deferred payment of customs duty from 1 April 2026. The circular outline...

February 28, 2026 2394 Views 0 comment Print

Baggage Rules 2026 Raise Duty-Free Limits and Simplify Customs Clearance

Custom Duty : The new rules enhance duty-free allowances and introduce digital declarations. The overhaul aims to speed up clearance and improve...

February 3, 2026 1494 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2026: Explanatory Memoranda to Customs and Central Excise changes

Custom Duty : New baggage rules and processing regulations are notified, replacing earlier frameworks and aligning customs procedures for passen...

February 1, 2026 1425 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation Tariff Change On Textile Industries

Custom Duty : Government initiatives, including PLI schemes and export missions, support resilience and growth in textile and apparel exports de...

December 15, 2025 975 Views 0 comment Print

Consolidated Customs Notifications FAQ 2025

Custom Duty : Notification 45/2025 merges 31 previous customs notifications into a single reference, continuing most exemptions and simplifying ...

October 27, 2025 4554 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CAAR Rejects Advance Ruling Application as Classification of Roasted Areca Nuts Was Already Decided by Court

Custom Duty : CAAR Mumbai refused to entertain an advance ruling application on roasted areca nuts after noting that the classification issue ha...

May 12, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Rejects Advance Ruling Application as Roasted Areca Nut Classification Was Already Decided by Court

Custom Duty : CAAR Mumbai rejected an advance ruling application after holding that the classification issue relating to roasted areca nuts had ...

May 12, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print

Advance Ruling on Roasted Betel Nuts Denied as Identical Issue Was Previously Adjudicated

Custom Duty : The Customs Authority for Advance Ruling held that the classification dispute concerning roasted betel and areca nuts had already ...

May 12, 2026 603 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Denies Complete Elevator Classification Due to Missing Essential Components

Custom Duty : CAAR Mumbai held that imported elevator parts lacking guide rails, structural supports, and enclosure systems could not be classif...

May 11, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Rejects Advance Ruling as Roasted Areca Nut Classification Was Already Decided by Madras HC

Custom Duty : The Customs Authority for Advance Rulings held that classification of roasted areca nuts under Heading 2008 had already been concl...

May 7, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBIC Revises Tariff Values for Gold, Silver & Edible Oils from May 20, 2026

Custom Duty : CBIC issued Notification No. 47/2026-Customs (N.T.) continuing existing tariff values for key imported commodities including palm ...

May 20, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

Provisional Assessment Ordered Pending New Shipper Review of Chinese Solar Frame Imports

Custom Duty : The Central Government directed provisional assessment of imports of anodized aluminium frames for solar panels from a Chinese exp...

May 20, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Ends Mandatory Physical Boarding for Vessel Entry & Sail-Out Clearance

Custom Duty : CBIC has clarified that Entry Inward and Vessel Sail-out Clearance cannot be delayed due to pending physical boarding of customs o...

May 19, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Revises Tariff Values for Gold, Silver & Edible Oils from May 16, 2026

Custom Duty : CBIC has updated customs tariff values for gold, silver, palm oil, soybean oil, and brass scrap through Notification No. 46/2026-C...

May 16, 2026 570 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Extends Customs Relief Measures Amid Strait of Hormuz Maritime Disruptions

Custom Duty : CBIC extended the validity of multiple customs circulars issued under Section 143AA until 30 June 2026 because of ongoing maritime...

May 14, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print


Anti-dumping investigation on imports of Aceto Acetyl Derivatives of aromatic

August 19, 2021 3999 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. ADD-(OI)-23/2020 Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Aceto Acetyl Derivatives of aromatic or hetrocyclic compounds also known as Arylides from China PR.

Govt reduces BCD on Crude/Refined Soya/Sunflower Oil

August 19, 2021 714 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend Notification number 34/2021- Customs dated 29.06.2021, for reduction in the BCD on Crude Soya Oil [1507 10 00] from 15% to 7.5%; Crude Sunflower Oil [1512 11 10] from 15% to 7.5%; Refined Soya Oil [1507 90 10] from 45% to 37.5%; Refined Sunflower Oil [1512 19 10] from 45% to 37.5%, […]

Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of “Polyester Yarn

August 19, 2021 2433 Views 0 comment Print

Case No. OI – 09/2020 Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Polyester Yarn (Polyester Spun Yarn) originating in or exported from China PR, Indonesia, Nepal and Vietnam.

CBIC restricts Clarifications by Custom Directorates/Commissionerates/Audit

August 17, 2021 1122 Views 0 comment Print

As you are aware, in order to promote information sharing on the modus operandi, findings or observations detected during the investigation, audit or risk analysis etc., there exists a practice of issuing Circulars/Reports/Alerts etc by the Directorates/Commissionerates/Audit to all the Zones.

Officers to Forward verification requests on origin of imported goods to CBIC

August 17, 2021 1605 Views 0 comment Print

Officers under your charge may be advised to ensure that enquiries on origin of imported goods are handled and all verification requests are forwarded to the Board strictly in terms of provisions of CAROTAR, 2020 following prescribed standard procedures, formats and timelines.

De-notification of ICDs/CFSs/Air Freight Stations

August 16, 2021 4122 Views 0 comment Print

De-notification of Inland Container Depots/Container Freight Stations/Air Freight Stations Providing relief to custodians of Inland Container Depots (ICDs) and Container Freight Stations (CFSs) across the country, the CBIC today streamlined the procedure of closure of these facilities in maximum of four months only. No timeline was specified earlier. ICDs and CFS play a vital role […]

Pr. Commissioners of Customs can decide amount of security required in certain cases of provisional assessments

August 16, 2021 4023 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment in Circular no. 38/2016-Customs with the insertion of a new entry 5(d) to enable Pr. Commissioners/Commissioners of Customs to decide the amount of security required in certain cases of provisional assessments – reg. Circular No. 19/2021-Customs F. No. 15021/10/2020-ICD-CBEC Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes and […]

Tariff Notification No. 67/2021-Customs (N.T.) Dated: 13.08.2021

August 14, 2021 942 Views 0 comment Print

Tariff Notification No. 67/2021-Cus (N.T.) dated 13.08.2021 in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver – Reg Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) Notification No. 67/2021-CUSTOMS (N.T.) New Delhi, 13th August, 2021   22 SHRAVANA, 1943 […]

Not to call Physical documents for non-revenue bearing amendments in BE

August 13, 2021 885 Views 0 comment Print

Both in case of non-revenue bearing amendments like correcting any spelling mistakes, LCL/FCL, change in Container No. etc. or revenue bearing amendments, the Assessing Groups shall not call for physical documents, and amendment approval should be decided on the basis of supporting documents uploaded on E-sanchit.

CBIC removes ADD on Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF)

August 12, 2021 1575 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to rescind notification No. 43/2016-Customs (ADD) dated the 8th August, 2016 to remove levy of ADD on Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) originating in or imported from China PR and Indonesia. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 12th August, 2021 Notification No. 44/2021-Customs (ADD) G.S.R. 572(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred […]

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